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Relationship Contract Template

A relationship contract, or cohabitation agreement, is between a couple to establish rules for a relationship. This contract is sometimes required to establish a domestic partnership. A relationship contract will commonly include how to respect one another and how incomes and expenses are paid.
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Is it Legally Enforceable?

Only the agreement’s monetary ($) portion is enforceable (for example, if a partner agrees to pay half the monthly rent).

What’s Included? (8)

1. Exclusivity

couple holding hands with sunset ocean backdropOutlines whether the relationship with be either:

  • Exclusive – No other sexual partners.
  • Open – Other sexual partners are allowed. Protection during such interaction should be required.
  • Custom – Some partners have exclusive relationships except for maybe one (1) “free pass” per year.

2. Living Arrangements

checklist of relationship agreement topics on clipboardTo decide if the couple will be living together. If living together, it should be written who will pay for what living expenses on the property.

3. Income

person holding a one dollar bill In most relationships, income is separate. Although, some partners agree to share their income if, for example, one partner works by the hour and the other is in a sales (commission) position.

4. Bank Accounts

blue and red booklets labeled savings accountTo decide whether or not to keep their accounts separate or to open a shared bank account.

5. Personal Needs

heart shaped box of chocolate labeled "love"There can be any types of personal needs required such as:

  • Date nights
  • Romantic acts
  • Family time
  • Solitude

6. Termination

couple each holding half of a broken heartMost relationships end when a partner is no longer feeling the connection as before. Although, some agreements have an end date (to each their own!).

7. Liability

person reviewing relationship agreementTo require that each partner be liable for anything written in the agreement. For example, if the couple requires that each partner pay their fair share of the rent (50/50), then each partner will be required until the end of the lease term.

8. Mutual Respect

foundations of a healthy relationshipThe foundation of any relationship includes:

  • Honesty
  • Civility
  • Judgment-free attitude
  • Family time
  • Handling disputes
  • Acceptance (of political views, ideas, etc.)